Codiac RCMP are searching in the Pinehurst subdivision area of north end Moncton looking for the suspect in the fatal shooting of three RCMP officers on Wednesday evening.

As of 6:30 a.m. Thursday, New Brunswick RCMP were still telling residents in the area to stay inside.

Const. Damien Theriault said people in the area are being urged to remain in their homes with the doors locked.

"Right now we are still actively searching for the suspect and we're urging people to stay inside in this and surrounding areas," Theriault said. "We're also asking motorists to stay away from the area."

The hospital in Moncton remains closed to visitors, other than those with critically ill family members.

Anyone who sees the suspect is asked to call 911. He is described as a young man wearing camoflage with long brown hair. He's believed to be carrying two military-style rifles with high-capacity magazines, a bow and a knife.